Firozabad — Travel Guide
Firozabad is situated in the western part of Uttar Pradesh. This district has a long history of glass industries and the major products are glass hard ware, glass artware, glass domestic ware, glass automobile ware, chandelier, glass street and domestic light ware etc.
Firozabad has been attached to the Indian Freedom Movement and occupies an important place in the map of India. This city is famous for its glassware and is known as the ‘City of Glassware’. Firozabad has a rich and colourful history according to which, ‘Chandwar Nagar’ was its initial name. Chandwar Nagar was a territory under the Mughal Empire. ‘Chandwar Nagar’ was named as ‘Firozabad’ by Emperor Akbar. The tomb of Firoz Shah, Akbar’s Mansab Dar can still be found in Firozabad city.
The best time to visit October to March.
BY FLIGHT
There are no regular flights from other major cities of the country to Firozabad. Nearest airport is Kheria Airport.
Firozabad - 42 km away
BY TRAIN
Firozabad is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains.
Glass art wares consist of toys, candle-stands and miniature idols. Domestic wares consist of drinking glasses, beer glasses, wine glasses and dinner sets, Scientific and lab wares like beakers, flasks, test tubes, containers and electric wares of glass articles manufactured at Firozabad are of great demand. Today, Firozabad is nicknamed as Suhag Nagar as it produces bangles, kadas, kangans and other items of suhagins (brides).
Plan Your Firozabad Trip Now
Get the best hotel deals and tour packages. Book on EarthTrip and save up to 45%!
📩 Send Query
